1. Robert E. Lee High School Writing Plan
Essay Writing Across the Curriculum

2. EOC ENGLISH II PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRIC
Score Point 1: “very limited writing performance” Score Point 2: “basic writing performance” Score Point 3: “satisfactory writing performance”Score Point 4: “accomplished writing performance”

3. EOC PROMPTS – BEWARE! Be sure to— Be careful not to—
become distracted by the quote or picture
explain the quote or picture
forget a thesis statement
make statements you cannot support
state your position clearly
use appropriate organization
provide specific support for your argument
choose your words carefully
edit your writing for grammar, mechanics and spelling

4. Persuasive Essays Mini Lesson
EOC format lines
Organization (see Graphic Organizer)
1. Introduction (hook)/Thesis Required!
Thesis review/examples with General Topic and Specific Focus/Position
Cell phone usage in the classroom distracts students from learning activities.
Cell phone usage in the classroom enhances learning activities.
2. Support/Evidence/Explanation (3) for your position
TRANSITION WORDS: as an example, for example, further, furthermore, similarly, also, for instance, as shown by, in other words, another point is, in addition, one reason is..
3. Address & refute an opposing argument
TRANSITION WORDS: on the other hand, in contrast, however, nevertheless, while, a different view, in spite of, some might believe, other people think...
4. Conclusion

5. Your essay MUST: Take a position Write a thesis Develop evidence
Write a conclusion
Not exceed 26 lines

6. Persuasive
Write an essay stating your position on whether the speech credit should be a requirement for graduation
Be sure to –
State your position clearly
Use appropriate organization
Provide specific support for your argument
Choose your words carefully
Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling